South Africa Sector Grants

Technology & Digital Business Grants

The UK offers extensive grant funding for technology and digital businesses. From Innovate UK's smart grants to regional digital transformation programmes, there are opportunities for tech startups, scale-ups, and established technology companies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Innovation & R&D Grants

Innovate UK runs competitive grant programmes for innovative technology projects. Smart Grants fund game-changing innovations, while sector-specific competitions target areas like AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing technology.

Digital Transformation Support

Grants are available to help businesses adopt digital technologies. Made Smarter supports manufacturers, while regional programmes help SMEs implement new software, e-commerce platforms, and digital processes.

Cybersecurity & Data

Dedicated funding exists for cybersecurity innovation and businesses working with data. DCMS and NCSC-backed programmes support the UK's cyber sector growth.

South African Technology Grants

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Innovation and Technology Funding instruments

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VariesSouth Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Global Business Service (GBS)

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA)

The Export Marketing and Investment Assistance provides funding for export marketing and investment activities.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP)

The Critical Infrastructure Programme provides funding for critical infrastructure projects that are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and industrial development, increasing investment, and the export of value-added commodities.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP)

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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the dtic

Broadening Participation and Industrial Innovation Incentives

Provides incentive programmes that promote broader participation in the mainstream economy by businesses owned by individuals from historically disadvantaged communities and marginalised regions.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Black Industrialists Scheme (BIS)

Provides financial support to black-owned businesses to enhance their competitiveness and contribute to the growth of the economy.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

12I Tax Allowance Incentive

Provides tax allowances to businesses that invest in new manufacturing assets.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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National Youth Development Agency

NYDA Grant Programme

The NYDA Grant Programme is designed to provide young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to access both financial and non-financial business development support in order to enable them to establish or grow their businesses.

Up to R200,000South Africa WideInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South African technology grants